Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. The environment is homely and welcoming, which helps children to feel confident and comfortable. Children interact well together and share and take turns during their play. For example, they share dolls and take turns with different coloured pens when drawing. The childminder implements a broad curriculum, which reflects all areas of learning, children's individual interests and learning needs. Children quickly become captivated in imaginary play with small-world figures. They build towers with bricks and the childminder uses this opportunity to promote children's understanding of colour, counting and mathematical language. She uses every opportunity as children play to introduce and strengthen their mathematical skills. The childminder has established good relationships with the local primary school. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to recognise children's achievements, identify their next steps in learning and track their ongoing progress. She effectively promotes children's communication and language skills through play and conversation. For example, when children explore a rock pool created by the childminder, the childminder asks questions to promote children's language and thinking skills. She introduces new words, such as 'limpet, lobster' and 'clams', and she confidently shares her knowledge of hermit crabs, to improve children's knowledge.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gains detailed information from parents when children first start and uses this to identify their starting points in learning. She continues to share ongoing information to promote home learning and support every child's needs. Parents' views of the childminder are extremely positive, and some keep in close contact, even when their children grow older and leave her care. This demonstrates that they are happy with the care provided. n Children benefit from different learning experiences available within the local community. They regularly visit the local library and nearby play areas. This means they can socialise with other children and their well-being is enhanced from access to fresh air and physical exercise in the outdoors. Children enjoy caring for the childminder's rabbits. n The childminder is a passionate professional, who thoroughly enjoys helping children achieve while in her care. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her

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need to do better?

practice. The childminder has support from the local authority, and considers the views of parents and children, for instance, through discussion and observation. However, she has not considered all ways in which she can precisely enhance her programme of continuous professional development to continue to improve

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need to do better?

28 July 2022 and enhance her practice. n The childminder provides plentiful opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills. For example, she encourages them to use pencils to make marks on paper and practise writing their names. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read them the books that they have chosen from the local library. These activities help to support children's school readiness. n The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides children with a broad range of activities to build on their experience and develop new skills. For example, children explore various resources and materials to create pictures. However, very occasionally, younger children do not get as highly involved in activities as others. This means opportunities are sometimes missed to extend every child's learning to the optimum level. n Children are valued and respected. They learn about each other's similarities and

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differences and explore a range of festivals together. This helps children begin to be aware of people from different faiths and cultures. n Children's behaviour is consistently well managed. The childminder positively reinforces good behaviour, using lots of positive encouragement and praise. Children play cooperatively and are kind and courteous to each other and the childminder. Their independence is fostered well, and they are encouraged to develop their self-care skills. For instance, children are sensitively encouraged to use the toilet when they need to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's safety. She completes risk assessments and daily safety checks to maintain children's safety and well-being. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She is confident about the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder keeps her paediatric first-aid qualification up to date, so that she can appropriately act if a child becomes unwell or has an accident.

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should:

n target professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of practice to an even higher level n enhance younger children's opportunities to explore activities, so that every child becomes highly involved in their learning and makes rapid progress in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314414 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10106317 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in North Humberside. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and care routines. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register, and insurance.

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Inspection activities

28 July 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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28 July 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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